John Adam - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Professor: John Adam

Department: Mathematics

College: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CALC211
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Im an A math student in precalc. His grades are only tests that 85% of the class fail. DO NOT TAKE HIM.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC211
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

There is no homework or quizzes which is extremely difficult. He reads out of a textbook which is not helpful. He skips over how to finish and gives the answers. Not having any online or gradedhomework really hurts people who arent good test takers. He grades tests very difficult. Only two people get As on his tests out of 35. Do not take him

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is for people who are really strong in math When doing examples in class often times he will skip many steps expecting you to know how you got from A to Z The semester I took him he only has 3 test and the final. And one 5 point extra credit applied to the lowest test grade. His test are like 5Q's. don't take if you are a weak test taker

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Adam isn't the worst professor. Tests were fair and the sample tests were helpful. But, I taught myself the entire semester; his lectures were unorganized and not set. Also, he made it a point to challenge us on quizzes and added things we never had time to prepare for. He told us prior classes used their notes on assignments, why couldn't we?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly, one of the best professors I've had. I struggle in math so this class was difficult for me. I'm also shy when it comes to speaking to professors but Mr. Adam was so kind and genuinely cared about how i was doing. His lectures were hard but he made himself extremely available if you needed help. I wish i could take him for all math classes

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Entertaining and he does explain problems if you ask questions, but overall--- he moves fast; so if you are not on top of the subject matter ahead of class you will fall behind.He will also put problems on exams that are not in the assigned homework so beware.Also makes exam problems more difficult than you will find in the book .

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you don't know anything about PreCalc then don't take him!! He's extremely nice and willing to help, but even if you study you probably won't receive a good grade UNLESS you already took the course. The practice problems/homework (which you don't turn in for a grade) show you how to solve equations with numbers much smaller than he would use!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best teacher that I have ever taken. I strongly recommend him. The class may be somewhat difficult but if you try your absolute hardest then you can get an A in the class. If you decide to take him you will have an absolute pleasure. If I could of fit him into my schedule this semester for Calc 3 I would have.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Professor. I actually understand a math professor for once. He explains at a speed I can keep up with. Keeps the necessary problems totally relevant and occasionally to tosses in a problem that can be sovled with calculus. And he is pretty funny got me interested in calc. Very fair grader. Good with partial credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Love this guy, very helpful, friendly, great sense of humor!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CALC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's entertaining but VERY HARD. Take at community college. Cannot teach..but good at RESEARCH

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAT457
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a very funny teacher but he teaches above your head. His lecture can be extremely random and you basically have to know everything before taking his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALCANDHIGHER
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had the pleasure of being a student in his calc 211 course. He is amazing when it comes to math and funny usually. If you study and work hard you will pass and he is fair. You get the grade you earned.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CALCULUS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he may be funny and all but he is Very hard....not recommeded at all! Take the class at a community college and have it transferred.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Adam is an amazing teacher, and this was a fun class. I have a new found interest in Biomath thanks to him, and I know from previous experience he teaches the lower classes well too.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HE IS A VERY NICE GUY WITH GOOD INTENTIONS BUT I THINK HE TEACHES OVER THE AVERAGE PERSONS HEAD. IF YOU DON'T CONSIDER YOURSELF A MATH WIZ, I WOULD CONSIDER ANOTHER TEACHER. NOT AN EASY GRADER, BY THE BOOK WHEN IT COMES TO PARTIAL CREDIT. GET IT CORRECT OR LOSE MOST OF THE POINTS.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he's definitely one of the funniest professor's in the math dept, and his wacky examples in biomath make the class fun

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Adam is one of the best teachers! He has a great british sense of humor that keeps the class going till its over.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Badass guy. Adam knows his stuff and he's human. When he makes mistakes on the board he's quick to admit it and fix it. He's helpful not only during class, but also available for extra help during office hours. His jokes are cheesy, but they're laughable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MTH498
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Adam is one of the best around. I really enjoyed his class. He keeps things really light hearted and still helps you understand the material. You will have to be able to think outside of the box and push to wrap your mind around the problems.